Lands of the Arachnids, Formello and Everything in Between
Notes
The whole of this area is worth exploring fairly early on. There are no wandering monsters in the Formello area, near Motrax or in the mining area. In the Spider Lands to the west of Fort Draco you must expect to bump into Araneae.
There are some treasure, a level 3 spell and a quartz crystal here.
e Emerald Caves
When you break through the hidden entance you will be greeted by a pack of about 10 giant lizards. After dispatching them you can explore the three caves. Each one yields an emerald .
f Giant's Fishing Village
There is a fishing vilage populated by giants. They do not seem willing to talk to you and I have noticed no ill effects on killing them.
F Monastery
Here are some friendly clerics who will teach you Return Life (F on the Worldmap).
G Gemstone Mine
The miners will sell gemstones and crystals at a pretty average price.
A secluded village in a cave with a lot of morose Sliths moping around and complaining about the loss of their Answering Stone. You need a relatively high level party and lots of energy potions to get it back for them.
The mines in the north have the best ore in Avernum. If you decide to look around this area you will find that you are not very welcome. There is not anything to pick up anyway.
n Natural Springs
Here is the natural hot spring that Gary the Innkeeper in Silvar asked you to find.